YEOFORD Community Primary School has built a new outdoor assault course thanks to a donation from Yeoford Cricket Club.

Aping around on monkey bars
Aping around on monkey bars (Yeoford Community Primary School)

The “trim trail” features a climbing wall, tyres suspended on chains, monkey bars, stepping platforms and more.

The new equipment features a climbing wall and tyres suspended on chains
The new equipment features a climbing wall and tyres suspended on chains (Yeoford Community Primary School)

Local carpenter Paul Everall constructed the play equipment during the school holidays, providing a welcome surprise for the children when they went back.

Jackie and Paul Coren of Yeoford Cricket Club with pupils on the equipment
Jackie and Paul Coren of Yeoford Cricket Club with pupils on the equipment (Yeoford Community Primary School)

Jackie and Paul Coren of Yeoford Cricket Club officially opened the new play area.

Students having fun on the assault course
Students having fun on the assault course (Yeoford Community Primary School)

Headteacher Christian Martin said: “Yeoford Primary is extremely grateful to Jackie for getting in touch and to Yeoford Cricket Club for their incredible donation.

Yeoford Community Primary School
Yeoford Community Primary School (Lewis Clarke/ Geograph)

“It’s fantastic to have been gifted such a valuable resource that will benefit our students for many years to come.”